by David SafierIn recent posts, I've cited a Stanford study showing mixed results from students at charter and traditional public schools. In some states, one group does better, in other states, it's the other way around. Pretty much a wash. Now there's a new study, also from Stanford though by different people, that says New … Read more
by David SafierI've heard Goddard is a scofflaw because someone introduced him by saying he was running for governor, or he made an oblique remark in that general direction, or something like that. And Sinema, she must have done something equally outrageous, because Republicans are all over both of them about it. Which makes this … Read more
by David SafierMy picture of a charter school has always been a few crazily dedicated educators who want to start their own schools so they can work harder and be more successful than traditional public schools. They create educational plans, start charters, hire the best staff they can find and see if they can turn … Read more
by David SafierThe East Valley Trib has brought more information into the discussion in its article on the tuition tax credit task force hearings. First, in the original selling of the tax credits, the cost was low-balled big time. Materials presented to the panel by [House staff economist Mark] Bogart indicate the Legislature dramatically underestimated … Read more
by David SafierThe Star wrote a strong editorial on the tuition tax credit abuse story, summarizing the findings in earlier Republic and Trib articles and calling for more regulation. As a matter of fact, the editorial takes the argument one step further, wondering if there is still a need for the tax credits in light … Read more